True love gives all

A old and good memory. Our elders teach us how to live.

   
































True love gives all.

Sixty five years together.
He stood by my grandmother with his hand in her hand.
His loving eyes never leaving her beautiful face.

He shopped daily at the Farmer Jacks and bought her treats she desired.
Just to see her smile and content.
.

When he couldn't drive at 91 year old.

He failed his driver test.

That broke his heart but like the depressions,

Wars and  bad times he kept his positive attitude.

He raised me and my sister without one complains.

Us kids always had a place to come and rest.

He would give me solid advice and accepted  my mistakes

 With  kind words of "It would be alright. Can I help you?"

I still can hear my Grandfather voice telling me.

"Think before you speak. Nothing good to say. Say nothing."

He taught me true love give all.

I still can see my Grandfather all dressed up with my Grandmother next to him.

They gave to me and the family till their last breath.

When I came back from Iraq in 1991.

He took the whole family out.

He was so happy I was alive and well. 

He told me "I lost too many to old wars.

I'm proud to see you standing tall on your own two feet.

He taught me to love and care for my family.

Today I feel his spirit and wisdom in my soul and heart.

I hear his voice when I speak.

True love gives all.

                             Coyote

                            Nov. 1998

Author's Note

We need good people to make us what is right and wrong. I was taught and raised by wise and caring Grandparent. I try to repay them by trying to be like them.
Coyote

Reviews

[Katie]

91 year(s) old.

depressions (no s)

without one complain(t)

Grandfather('s) voice telling me.

true love give(s) all.

Very few grammar mistakes this time, well done. Everyone else seems to have covered the praise, so I'll leave it at that for now. Well done though.

[Ice QueenJen]

Such a sweet poem in remembrance of what your grandfather meant to you. Ones like him are far and few these days, and where they would actually take the time to teach you the practicalities of life. Lovely poem Coyote!

[Amber "Victoriomantic" ..]

He sounds like a wonderful man. I'm happy you had someone like him in your life.

[A love for poetry]

Wonderful.

There are just a few grammar errors there still.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

A loving and fitting tribute to grandparents who loved and raised you - they did a great job. This is honestly written and filled with deep affection, it touches anyone who reads and leaves a mark in the heart to remember.

[AlieahRose]

THIS IS TRUE...
YOUR GRANDFATHER WAS...
A WISE MAN...
THANKS FOR SHARING...
AND LETTING US...
ALL TAKE SOMETHING...
FROM YOUR WORDS...

[Eric Cox]

Excellent piece of good memories of an elder, I like the way you penned it. Everyone needs good elders to build a good childhood and memories.

[Yellow Butterfly]

This is a wonderful tribute to your grandfather whom sounds like a wonderful man and a poignant read dear to your heart for a person who has dedicated his life in making you the man you are today.

Growing old comes to us all and everybody should embrace the wisdom of all our elders..... they sure know a thing or two.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful write dedicated to your grandparents.

[UnderCompulsion]

Such a wonderful poem.It's really touching.Good job.

[Adalynn]

Another good write.

Adalynn

[Odile RAZAFIMANDIMBY]

it is a extraordinary luck to have been raised that way by your grandparents. this is unfortunately something that is lost nowadays. You are full of the love they have given, are emotionally stable and able to love.